Arch support holder



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Patented Mar. 14, 1950 UNITED STATES ,ARCH 'SUPPORT HOLDER Clarence T. Watkins andzJackiJ; Naftel, Baltimore, Md.

Application May 21, 1948, 'Serial No. 28,294

2 Claims. (CLSB-+71) the shoe structure whenin use on the lfoot `of a shoes and arch supports that will avoid the use of nails and similar fasteners and the trouble involved in their employment for the purpose in question.

A further object of the present invention is to provide a new and improved method of interchangeably attaching arch supports to backless slippers.

A further object of the present invention is to provide a new and improved method of encasing the heel end of an arch support so its exposed portion may be changed in color to suit the color of the slippers they are used in.

Other objects will become apparent as the invention is more fully set forth.

For a better understanding of the invention,

its objects and the principles thereof, reference is made to the accompanying drawings wherein a particular form is indicated by Way of example. The drawings in connection with the following description outline the particular form in detail while the claims emphasize the scope of the invention.

In the drawings:

Figure 1 is a side view of a shoe with arch support embodying this invention, with parts broken away to show its construction;

Figure 2 is a typical section view taken along the longitudinal center line of Figure 1;

Figure 3 is a View looking at the under portion of the arch support, and

Figure i is a modied form of envelope for holding the arch support.

Similar reference numerals relate to the same parts throughout the drawings.

In the drawings, a shoe ID of the backless type is provided vwith a toe or upper H fastened to vthe sole Ii2 o'i the '-backless `shoeabove the heel M.

This Iupper lli is open-at the rear end to per-mit an arch support-l5 'to lbe `slipped inthe shoe.

To mechanically lhoid thearchsupport l5 from moving, an envelope i6 is slid over the-rear vend of the arohfsupport and may'be made in different Acolors to suit the coler of the shoes -to Ibe worn with the arch. "IIheenvelope is preferably fprovided with a resilient checkered cushion il to frctionally engage the surface of the arch support I5 when it is slipped in. The outer surface of cushion il frictionally holds to heel section i8 oi sole i2 to prevent the arch support from slipping out of the shoe. The pads i9 and 2li are extended along the sides of the support I5 to increase this frictional resistance. They are preferably fastened to the support by cement.

In Figure 4 another form of the invention is shown, and is intended to render the device more suitable for other or variable conditions. The addition of a soit pad 2! on the top of the envelope it makes it and the arch support which ends in it, more convenient and comfortable to use.

It also holds the Afoot on it in a non-slipping manner and thereby less liable to make the arch support underneath creep. In the use of the envelope it the resilient checkered cushion is hollowed out in the middle portion to give a suction effect. Sponge rubber or other frictional producing materials may be used in place of the checkered cushion means.

The arrangement used in this invention serves as a positive means oi keeping an arch support properly positioned in a backless shoe. This is important, as an erratic movement of the support can prove very inconvenient and injurious to the users foot, which the invention avoids.

It also prevents the arch support from projecting out of shoes that have no backs. Incidentally it affords the arch support with a cushion that is ordinarily not provided. Since its structure is comparatively small and inexpensive, it affords a very suitable adjunct to the supn ports and shoes Iit is employed with, especially as this quality also enables it to -be applied easily. Another feature of the arrangement lies in the fact that it induces les-s wear than the usual form of support because it lessens the frictional abrasion ordinarily incurred between the sole, stocking, and support, and allows the same arch support to be used in different colored shoes by merely selecting an envelope of a color to suit the shoes worn at the time.

While but two general forms of the invention `are shown in the drawings and described in the specifications, it is not desired to -limit this application for patent to these particular forms or in any other way otherwise than limited by the scope of the claims, as it is appreciated that other forms could be made that would use the same principles and come within the scope of the appended claims.

Having thus described the invention, what is claimed is:

1. An adjunct for use with a shoe and arch support installed therein, comprising an envelope mountable on the arch support over the heel portion thereof, said envelope having one end closed and the opposite end open, the open end being used for the insertion of the heel end of the arch support and the closed end for limity ing its movement therein, means for holding said envelope and arch support to the sole of said shoe, a flexible cushion -secured to said envelope and having a surface for providing frictional resistance to the movement of the footI thereon and the support therein, and extension pads on said envelope attachable to the sides of the arch support for further holding same in place in the shoe.

2. An adjunct for use with a backless shoe and arch support installed therein, comprising an envelope mountable on the arch support over 4 the heel portion thereof, said envelope having one end closed and the opposite end open, the open end being used for the insertion of the heel end of the arch support and the closed end for limiting its movement therein, means for holding said envelope and arch support to the sole of said shoe, a flexible cushion secured to said envelope and having a surface for providing frictional resistance to the movement of the foot thereon, and the support therein, extension pads on said envelope attachable to the sides of the arch support for further holding same in place in the shoe, said extension pads being of rubberlike material having a checkered face.

CLARENCE T. WATKINS. JACK J. NAFTEL.

REFERENCES CITED The following references are of record in the le of this patent:

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